• Extended acceptance period expired
• Takeover successfully concluded

Hamburg, July 28, 2008. The voluntary public takeover offer for D+S europe AG (ISIN: DE0005336804) by Pyramus S.à r.l. raised wide interest amongst the shareholders. After expiration of the first acceptance period, the investment company which belongs to Apax Partners, had already secured 85.01 percent of the nominal capital of D+S europe AG. During the extended acceptance period from July 9 to July 22, 2008 1.96 percent of the nominal capital of D+S europe AG were tendered in favor of Pyramus. Off-market Pyramus purchased further 3.93 percent of D+S europe AG’s shares during the extended acceptance period. Additionally, 0.73 percent of the nominal capital of D+S europe AG were purchased outside the offer on the stock exchange and were transferred to the bidder after the expiration of the extended acceptance period. Pyramus thus secured overall 91.63 percent of the nominal capital of D+S europe AG and successfully completed the takeover.Management of D+S europe AG is pleased to have found a long-term oriented investor and strong partner, who will support the initiated growth course of the company.